Gentlemen ... Just took order of the book and DVD. WOW ... What a trip !!!
I don't know if any of you have, and/or have ever read, Seybolt's book from Dixie but this answers more than all the questions I was left with after I went through Seybolt's book. Although you produce the same type of machine as a finished product, this project seems a lot simpler, it is very well illustrated and thoroughly explained. It gives options on building some parts so you aren't restricted to just one plan of how to get things to work. It even list which parts need to be specifically made from hardwoods, etc., which for me is something I most definitely need since I don't know too much about which woods will stand up best to which type of use/abuse.
I'm not criticizing Seybolt's book; I'm simply pointing out that Steve and Alan's creation is far more detailed and better explained. If I can read and understand technical stuff like this and absorb it all it don't leave much of anybody else who can't, IMO.
The DVD gives a great demonstration of both the boring/reaming bench in operation as well as the rifling bench, and the results of using both are shown right there in living color and great detail.
I think the meager funds they charge for this package is mere peanuts for what you get get for the money.
Lastly, I suggest the only way to go is getting the DVD and book both. If you're in to this sort of thing you won't regret the purchase.
Thanks for the opportunity to post my critique, as it is an honest one.
(GRA)
